DeMar DeRozan Leads List Of Best Clutch Shot-Makers In The NBA Since 2012 And Accurately Guesses The Rest: “Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, And LeBron James”

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DeMar DeRozan had a magnificent debut season for the Chicago Bulls. His contributions helped the team become a playoff team after years, even though injuries ruined their continuity through the season. DeRozan was in MVP conversations after the first few months of the season due to his incredibly consistent play.

DeRozan is arguably the best mid-range scorer in the modern NBA, actively looking to score out of that spot on the court. He is also one of the best isolation scorers in the league. This is very rare, considering analytics actively discourage mid-range shots. DeRozan has proven the numbers wrong, having made the most clutch shots in the NBA since 2012, with 64 made shots. 

This fact was brought to DeRozan’s attention by Draymond Green, who had DeMar over as a guest on his podcast. After revealing to DeMar that he leads the NBA in clutch shot-making since 2012, he asked whether the Bulls forward could name the other 4 players on the list with him. 

Draymond: “You have the most clutch shot-makes in the NBA since 2012. Who are the next 4?

DeMar: “Steph?”

Draymond: “Actually number 2, with 62 by the way. You got 64.”

DeMar: “Dame?”

Draymond: “Correct, Dame has 61. There’s 2 more. They play on the same team.

DeMar: “KD and Kyrie?

Draymond: “Nah.”

DeMar: “Oh wait, it’s gotta be Bron and Russ.”

Draymond: “Russ got 61 as well, Bron got 55.”

DeMar put on clinical performances last season with multiple game-winning buzzer-beaters for the Bulls. While he isn’t the best shooter in the league, he scores with remarkable efficiency in the clutch and these numbers reflect it.

The players that DeMar leads are remarkable as well. Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard are two of the best shooters in the league, while LeBron James always has had a heavy load at the end of games. Russell Westbrook’s inclusion may surprise people, but the timeframe includes his prime years, including the years in OKC without Kevin Durant. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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